Chytranthus xanthophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthophyllus
ID:
604999
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk. ex Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 273 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604331
Common Names
- Chytranthus xanthophyllus
- Yellow-leaved Chytranthus
- Yellow-flowered Chytranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chytranthus xanthophyllus (also called Yellow-leaved Chytranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Chytranthus xanthophyllus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chytranthus xanthophyllus has small yellow flowers with a red centre, and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in colour.
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Chytranthus xanthophyllus is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Chytranthus xanthophyllus
Chytranthus xanthophyllus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus xanthophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus xanthophyllus?
Chytranthus xanthophyllus
What is the family of Chytranthus xanthophyllus?
Acanthaceae
What is the origin of Chytranthus xanthophyllus?
Africa
Species in the Chytranthus genus
Chytranthus angustifolius, Chytranthus atroviolaceus, Chytranthus calophyllus, Chytranthus carneus, Chytranthus cauliflorus, Chytranthus dasystachys, Chytranthus dinklagei, Chytranthus edulis, Chytranthus ellipticus, Chytranthus flavoviridis, Chytranthus gilletii, Chytranthus imenoensis, Chytranthus klaineanus, Chytranthus ledermannii, Chytranthus longibracteatus, Chytranthus macrobotrys, Chytranthus macrophyllus, Chytranthus mannii, Chytranthus micranthus, Chytranthus mortehanii, Chytranthus obliquinervis, Chytranthus prieurianus, Chytranthus punctatus, Chytranthus setosus, Chytranthus sexlocularis, Chytranthus stenophyllus, Chytranthus strigosus, Chytranthus subvilliger, Chytranthus talbotii, Chytranthus verecundus, Chytranthus welwitschii, Chytranthus xanthophyllus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720509: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.